BARB AND THE BURNBOTTOMS
MUSICAL / COMEDY
ANIMATED SERIES PILOT
100 min runtime
120K
A MIDDLE AGED HOUSEWIFE PLANS A SERIES OF FAMILY BONDING
ROAD TRIPS THAT PUT THE RESILIENCY OF HER UNIT TO THE TEST.
AI PREVISUALIZATION
EP1 - Pismo Beach
Barb and the fam are embarking on their first road trip. A spider in the car causes delays, which gives Barb the opportunity to record her first podcast episode. She sings a song that expresses her current mental and emotional state, When they arrive at the beach, she motivates the team to go for a beach bike ride only to find their car being tickets and towed.Later that night Barb and Bob try to find some time for some romantic intimacy.
EP 2- Big Bearing It
At work, Bob and Barc work at Bob's dental office. After a close call with a malpractice mishap , barb goes to get some coffe and shake it off with a song. She records her next podcast episode . When they arrive in Big bear, their room isn't ready so they go hit the slopes immediately. Briggite is scared but Barb sings her a song to motivate her. They have an unexpected run in with a movie star.
EP 3 - Hottie Springs
In a last minute effort to create some alone time with her husband, Barb books a room in a boutique hotel in palm springs. Meanwhile , Brooke is going through a break up and missing mom as a shoulder to cry on. She sings a song about it. When Barb and Bob realize that they booked their stay during a alternative lifestyle event, They some home to find Brooke and he BF making up in their living room,
Ep 4 - Shroom Cruise
In an attempt to calm Barb's nerves, Bob books a cruise to Mexico for just the two of them. They explore all the ship has to offer including a chicken marsala, laced with magic mushrooms, making their trip that much more groovy.
Ep 5- Turkey Dogs
As Brooke and Bella rebel against Thanksgiving as a violent and antiquated meat eating holiday, Barb and Bob bribe the girls with a new dog. Unfortunately the girls have other plans for the dog. After an almost ruined dinner. The girls try to make up for the damage they have done in their attempt sabotage Thanksgiving .
EP 6- A Christmas Miracle
Bob decides to give Barb a new renovated master bathroom for Xmas. Brooke and Bella try to keep Barb distracted, while Bob finds himself in over his head. In the End Barb sings about whats important during the holidays.
We have already created the entire limited series as a podcast audio drama.
We are endeavoring to bring it to life with AI animation and create a series that can run on Amazon Prime, as well as youtube and other social media platforms.
Post production will be achieved over 60 to 90 days at Sunset Gower Studios, where out team of prompters, VFX leads, and editors will assemble the project alongside the shows Director.
Post production Sound, Color and Mix will be handled by Buffalo 8 based in Hollywood, CA.
This innovative fusion of talent and technology will result in a dynamic, visually stunning production that pushes the boundaries of modern filmmaking.
AI pilot objective:
Create an AI-driven feature film adaptation of the audio drama using RunwayML's Act One lip-sync feature, AI-generated video, and a dedicated team within 90 days, producing 4 minutes of content per day.
Team Structure:Producer/DirectorPrompt Lead (1)Editor/Compositor (1)VFX Artist/Animator (1)AI Video Generation Specialist (1)Production Coordinator/Quality Control (1)
Key Tools & Technologies:RunwayML (Act One Lip Sync Feature)AI Video Generation Tools (e.g., Comfy UI, Canva, and other integrations)Editing Suite (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve)VFX Tools (e.g., After Effects)
Project Management Software (e.g. Trello, Notion) Production Workflow & Timeline:Pre-Production (Days 1-5)
Day 1-2:
Script Breakdown: Divide the audio drama script into daily 4-minute segments. Identify key scenes, character appearances, and environments. Visual Style Development: Establish visual look and feel for the film using AI tools to generate concept art, backgrounds, and character designs.
Voice & Lip-Sync Testing: Conduct tests using RunwayML’s lip-sync feature for primary characters.Day 3-5:Asset Creation & Planning: Generate initial character models, props, and set designs using AI tools.Team Briefing: Ensure all team members understand the daily workflow and their roles.Production
(Days 6-85)
Daily Workflow (Approx. 4 minutes/day): Morning Meeting (30 minutes): Daily review of the previous day's content, progress assessment, and task assignment. Day Tasks (Approx. 8-10 hours):
Director/Prompt Lead:Prepare prompts for AI-generated video scenes and characters. Direct daily scene production and ensure consistency in visual storytelling.
AI Video Generation Specialist: Use RunwayML’s lip-sync tool to align character dialogue with AI-generated mouth movements. Generate video sequences, backgrounds, and character movements based on the prompts.
Editor/Compositor:Edit and assemble daily scenes, integrating AI-generated content with voice and sound effects. Ensure seamless transitions and story pacing.
VFX Artist/Animator:Add special effects, lighting enhancements, and dynamic motion to scenes. Correct any visual inconsistencies and enhance immersion.
Production Coordinator/Quality Control:Monitor the workflow for errors, maintain project schedules, and provide feedback for revisions.Ensure consistent quality across daily segments.Weekly Milestones:Weekly Content Review: Each week, review and refine 20 minutes of content, making necessary adjustments based on team feedback and quality standards.
Post-Production (Days 86-90) Final Assembly: Compile all segments, ensuring continuity, pacing, and visual cohesion.Sound & Music Integration: Finalize the soundtrack, sound effects, and any audio refinements.Quality Control & Feedback: Conduct final checks for visual and audio consistency.
Export & Final Deliverables: Prepare the final cut of the film for distribution.
Contingency Plan:Daily Flex Buffer: Allocate extra time within each daily workflow to handle unexpected delays.
Weekly Review Meetings: Assess and address any setbacks or issues impacting production pace.
Parallel Tasking: Allow team members to work on overlapping tasks (e.g., background rendering while scenes are edited) to maximize efficiency.This structured plan allows for daily content creation while maintaining high standards for quality, consistency, and creative vision.
By leveraging the Act One lip-sync feature and other AI tools, the team can achieve a visually stunning adaptation of the audio drama within a tight 90-day schedule.
Production Budget Breakdown (90-Day Project)Team Member Salaries:5 Team Members (Prompt Lead, Editor/Compositor, VFX Artist/Animator, AI Video Generation Specialist, Production Coordinator/Quality Control)
Total Weeks: 9
Lead Producer/ Director $30,000
Weekly Pay per Team Member: $2,000
Cost per Member: $2,000 x 9 weeks = $1,800
Total Salary for 4 creative team: $18,000 x 4 = $72,000
Additional Production Costs: $5,000
(Estimated):Software & Licensing: AI software licenses, miscellaneous software/tools, storage and backup solutions:
Miscellaneous Expenses:Cloud rendering/compute costs for AI video generation: $5,000
Contingency fund (unexpected costs, additional assets): $13,000
Total Estimated Budget:
Lead Producer/ Director $30,000
Team Salaries: $72,000
Software & Licensing: $5,000
Miscellaneous Expenses: $5,000
Contingency : 13,000
Grand Total: $125,000
This budget ensures each team member is compensated fairly while allocating funds for software, hardware, and additional production needs necessary for creating the AI-driven feature film.
Current funding spent to date Is approximately 25K which was spent creating the audio portion of the project
This realized AI pilot will be used to shop a full series to various TV and media networks.
Barb is 45 and making her first podcast.
"Family Wife" is her new show that she's
hoping will bring her the fame and fortune
she always dreamed about.
Bob runs a family dentistry and is the
father of 4 beautiful daughters.
He likes to keep to himself
whenever possible.
The first of the Burnbottom twins, Bella always finds a way to stir things up during
family roadtrips and holidays.
Known as the "nice one" Brooke is into astrology and tarot. She likes matcha
and is an aspiring vegan.
The middle kid. Brigitte has a high IQ
and low tolerance for ignorance,
especially from her sisters
The baby of the bunch. Nuff said.
A 6 part audio-drama already released and building fans and followers daily.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER DIRECTOR
Mike Burns is a film director, music supervisor, and Grammy nominated music Producer.
Mike's passion for music and film started at an early age where he produced short films in high school where he attended New World School of the Arts in Miami.
He moved to Los Angeles in 2000, where he began honing his skills producing and directing over 40 "behind the scenes" featurettes for Lionsgate Entertainment, interviewing several A list actors, Including Dennis Hopper, Forest Whitaker, Keanu Reeves, Nicholas Cage, John Cusack, Anna Da Armas, Charlie Sheen, and many more.
Mike's passion for music kept him busy in the studio between shoots producing EDM tracks for Top DJ's like Armin Van Burren, Paul Oakenfold, Markus Schulz,
and earned a Grammy nomination for his contributions as a songwriter and Music Producer.
In 2015, He produced the film Inconceivable starring Nicholas Cage and Faye Dunaway. He moved into music supervision for films in 2010 and has since Music Supervised 35 feature films to date.
In 2018, He launched Burnsi Creative, his own film and video production company where he produced and directed several campaigns for major brands like Adidas, Ford, Tropicana and Wanderlust. He transitioned into directing feature Films in 2018 and has released 2 feature films to date: "Out of Death" Starring Bruce Willis and Jaime King and "Wrong Place" staring Ashley Greene and Bruce Willis.
In 2023 Mike Founded Movipods, A Creative incubator leveraging generative AI to empower filmmakers to develop, package, and produce their works independently.
Movipods has produced over 30 projects to date, leveraging AI for production companies, independent producers and writers.
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